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FL S2730

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Charles Dean

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Florida Vocational College in Weston, Florida as a state-supported residential postsecondary school for students with developmental disabilities ages 18-26 who have graduated from high school

  • Creates a 7-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor (with Senate confirmation) for 4-year terms, including 2 members who must have developmental disabilities

  • Grants the Board of Trustees authority to appoint staff, determine student eligibility, set tuition for nonresidents, receive gifts and donations, enter contracts, and manage school operations

  • Requires personnel screening and level 2 background investigations for all employees, with provisions for campus police who must meet Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission requirements

  • Mandates annual audits by the Auditor General, annual campus crime statistics reports, and a 5-year master plan reviewed every 2 years for submission to legislative leadership

Legislative Description

Florida Vocational College [SPSC]

Last Action

Withdrawn from Higher Education; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Higher Education Appropriations -SJ 00268; Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 00268

3/18/2010

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/9/2010

Full Bill Text

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